Pest Advice Blog

Winter in Canada can be challenging, but one of the upsides is that many of the pests that plague your homes are not active during the winter. Sometimes the cold weather kills them off after they have laid eggs to hatch when the weather warms up …

Warmer temperatures in Oakville over the last few months have been more than ideal for enjoying the outdoors. However, warmer weather also means that carpenter ants have had time to be more active. The more hospitable environment gives them time to …

The main reason to call for professional carpenter ant control in Vaughan is because of the risk of severe structural damage to your home. The insects are not known for frequently biting humans, but they do have the capability to do so. While a bite …

If one of your Christmas traditions is cutting down an evergreen tree to decorate, you may risk bringing a pest into your home. Choosing to purchase a tree from a tree lot can reduce that risk, but when you bring nature into your living room, you’ve …

When dealing with a carpenter ant infestation in your home, you may consider opting for a DIY solution as a way to save on removal costs. While DIY control can be tempting for those on a budget, such measures often fail, resulting in wasted time and …

At the first sign of carpenter ants, it is vital to call in pest control in Burlington. Known as one of the most destructive pests that can be found in a home, carpenter ants can chew into wooden components, including beams and roof timbers. If …

Carpenter ants use their strong front jaws to chew tunnels through wood to make their nests. In the wild, this helps the decaying stumps of fallen trees to break down more quickly. Therefore, as long as carpenter ants stay outside where they belong, …

Ant bites are a matter of moderate concern if you have an infestation in your home. On the one hand, most ant species rarely bite, and there are other issues associated with an infestation that makes ant removal more urgent. However, if ants do …

Cleaning your gutters is a necessary maintenance task to perform in the fall and winter.  When the leaves start falling in your yard as summer melts into fall, it is time to start watching your gutters so that you know when it is time to clean them. …

Although carpenter ants can be fascinating to watch due to their complex social structure, you probably don’t want them scurrying around your home. Here’s what you need to know about these insects and how pest control in Georgetown can help you …

If you’ve ever seen what looks like two carpenter ants kissing, they’re actually sharing valuable information. Here’s what you need to know about how carpenter ants communicate and how pest control in Markham can help you remove them from your home. …

Carpenter ants are insects that build their nests in wood, preferably wood that is damp or decayed. They accomplish this by chewing up the wood to make tunnels to protect their offspring. In a natural setting, carpenter ants actually perform a …